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Peter Parker '66 Square; Phillip Portland, OR
BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 4/19/06 3:41:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ginger@parkerdurost.org writes:
<< The clanking noise and grinding brakes come and go together. During these episodes the handbrake stops the car w/o the grinding. So far I haven't had the episode ending at my driveway, and jacking up the rear end tonight didn't reveal any unusual noises spinning the wheels. I can see lots of pad left looking through the adjuster ports. I replaced the drums and pads 3 years ago before Parma. >>
I think for peace of mind, I'd pull the offending tire and drum off and do a real inspection. The brake pad could be worn in the middle of the shoe, giving you a metal to metal contact there. :O
Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof and IRS
71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at; http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977 and now has a running 2.0L t-4 with D-jet FI engine, just trying to finish up the details. : )
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